Documentation
28 recommendations to limit the consequences of a nuclear crisis for the population
The road map established at the conclusion of the European research project Shamisen underlines the importance of involving the population in the management of an accident and taking into account the social, economic and … [Read More]
“The legacy of Nuclear Power” by Prof.Andrew Bowers, book review and interview by Jan Haverkamp
In september 2016, Andrew Blowers, Emeritus Professor of Social Sciences at the Open University published « The Legacy of Nuclear Power ». Nuclear energy leaves behind a dangerous legacy of radioactive wastes in places that are … [Read More]
New study: Health effects of ionising radiation and their consideration in radiation protection
By Gabriele Mraz from the Austrian Institute of Ecology and Oda Becker, Independent Expert for the Risks of Nuclear Facilities based in Hannover. It is supported by the Vienna Ombuds-Office for Environmental Protection. While the … [Read More]
English summary of the Report of the German Commission on the Storage of High- Level Radioactive Waste
After more than two years of work the German commission on nuclear waste disposal (“Endlagerkommission”) in July 2016 released its final report. In February 2017 a translation of the summary of the report has been made available. The … [Read More]
EU nuclear decommissioning assistance programmes are over-budget and behind schedule
A September 2016 report from the European Court of Auditors hilglights that Eight reactors across sites in three countries – Lithuania, Bulgaria and Slovakia –are years behind schedule in decommissioning and still require billions in … [Read More]
The application of the Espoo Convention to nuclear energy-related activities
The Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (the Espoo Convention) sets out the obligations to assess the environmental impact of certain activities at an early stage of decision making. It also … [Read More]
NEW REPORT: Transparency and participation in RWM national programmes
A new report from the Joint Project After about a year’s experience with available national waste management programmes until June 2016 based on Directive 2011/70/Euratom, the Joint Project produced a report about status of national programmes … [Read More]
EP&R chapter in IAEA publication
The IAEA recently published a new “Safety Reassessment for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities in Light of the Accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant”. On pages 27-30, there is a chapter on “Reassessment … [Read More]
New report on Nuclear Safety in India
Greenpeace India today released a report lead by Davidd Boiley, Director of ACRO and member of NTW. The report, titled ‘Red Alert – India’s nuclear disaster plans, outdated and inadequate’, assesses India’s nuclear disaster plans and … [Read More]
Intake of iodine tablets in case of a severe nuclear accident
The intake of iodine pills is a protective measure in the event of a severe nuclear accident. Download here the guide of the German federal Ministry for the environment, nature Conservation and nuclear safety … [Read More]
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